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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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